Wheel Nuts

[Adz2332]

I have on the way 18x10 +18s Workd Xd9s...

But they dont come with nuts. So ive looked around at like the rays nuts, work nuts and the group buy nuts.

What is the differences between them all? Why would i pay more for one over another??? Which are better?

Also what type/size would i need for these rims and to fit a GTR R33?

Cheers

[adam-__-]

You need to get the nuts with the thread pitch of 12x1.25.

The ones you see for sale at ~$200 a set, I think you're just paying for the name and light weight of the nuts. Not 100% sure on that one.

I have to say that when they said 'light weight', I didn't expect it to be that light. I was shocked at how light they were. I paid ~$120 for a set of blue Ray lock nuts from yahoo auctions Japan.

Edited June 23, 2008 by adam-__-

[Ant97GTR]

Apart from the thread and pitch as mentioned above, if you are going to use them for circuit work do not use the alloy ones. Find some good steel ones like the Rays daytona set.

[Adz2332]

Ok thanks... BUt lets face it wheel nuts arent heavy to start off with.... Alloy ones no good??

[cruzin33]

You need to get the nuts with the thread pitch of 12x1.25.

are the r31 ozzy spec the same as the s13 and are they 12x1.25???

I wana get a set for my r31 to put my new wheels on but i dont wana buy another set for when i put the s13 hubs on.

[adam-__-]

are the r31 ozzy spec the same as the s13 and are they 12x1.25???

I wana get a set for my r31 to put my new wheels on but i dont wana buy another set for when i put the s13 hubs on.

I'm not 100% sure on the 31s thread pitch, but I would take a guess and say that it's 12x1.25 too. Most Nissans are. The S13s are 12x1.25.

Nissans are usually 12x1.25 whereas Toyotas are 12x1.5. Best to trial fit though before buying. Just get someone who owns a Toyota and try their nut. It should screw in, but then go hard, I wouldn't recommend pushing it in any further for obvious reason. haha

[Adz2332]

not worth buying generic brand nuts for half the cost??

I mean the going rate is around $175... but generic is around $60 - $80...

Edited June 23, 2008 by Adz2332

[Ant97GTR]

Ok thanks... BUt lets face it wheel nuts arent heavy to start off with.... Alloy ones no good??

Aparently they can't cope with the loads for circuit work and I have read that the fine print on the packaging tells you not to you them for motorsport....

No problem for street use though.

[Adz2332]

Weird.... Seems stupid paying that for nuts that fail under heavy use/ loads.

[Luke_ENR34]

if u get the rays nuts be sure to not tighten them up heaps tight, i learnt the hard way and stripped most threads

[scathing]

The RAYS Duraluminium nuts need to be hand tightened, or otherwise you'll destroy the thread. If I remember correctly, they're meant to be torqued in the low 90Nm range.

I also destroyed a set...by letting tyre monkeys at the shop use rattle guns on them.

[Adz2332]

Ouch!! ok stupid question but just hand tight!!!??? doesnt sound that safe!! lol

[LiQuid IcE]

i think he meant don't you air tools to tighten it

also does the taper of the nuts matter? I've been through a few sets of nuts and rims and been told by tyre places that the taper on the end is different depending on the rim.